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Is this normal in marriage?

I have a question, is it normal in marraige not to have much to say? My beloved and I have been knowing eachother over 2 decades and will be married 18 years and we are mated for life. Our wedding verse was Ruth 1:16,17. We love eachother very much but with all we have gone through we have not been talking as much.

I was just wondering if this is normal to go through this in marriage.

Thank you in advance for your answer.

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    I have been through this period and the problem was stress. I talked to him about it and one day we just up and left. We went on a trip alone for a few days, no kids and no people. we spent time together and we rekindled our romance so to speak. i am not sure if all marriages go through this but mine did. between work, kids, a house, vehicles, bills and a husband/wife, there really isn't much time for talking anyway. what you need is some alone time with him to let him know how you feel.. make a date with him once a month where you guys can forget about everything at home and just talk. it doesn't have to be a date where you spend money, sometimes just walking down the boardwalk is nice. just hang in there.. don't base your love on what you see in movies, that is all written by scriptwriters, real love is written by God himself. this is all just a part of the story he created for you and your husband..

  • 1 decade ago

    (Join the club) It is very normal to say. If you and your husband does not talk all that much anymore it doesn't mean he has lost his love for you, does not mean he is cheating. It could mean that he is working to much or has a lot on his mind. Just like with love making it would not mean he does not love you, if that has also cut back it just means things are going on in his life and he is just overly tired on what he's doing. Just like with my beloved he is always working, always doing things here around the house I am lucky if he talks to me two hours out of the day. Our love making has cut back a year into our marriage and now it really has seeing he is working 12 hours a day six days a week. I do wish you all the luck there is though and hope you do realize that your husband loves you just as much as he did when he first met you (if not more)

    Source(s): It takes your whole heart to love person not just half of it. God, gave us a heart to give love to people he did not just give us a half of heart to give just half of the love for one person and to give another part to another. That is not love- so it means also you cannot love two at once all it is, is being trapped between two people and having strong affection for the both of them. It isn't love and it sure is not true love. .....♥.... ...♥...♥.... ..♥.....♥... . ♥.....♥.. .. ♥...♥... ... ♥.♥... ....♥♥.... ..♥....♥..
  • Tom K
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    It's pretty normal. Men tend to be less verbal than women to begin with. And after 18 years you know each other so well that words can almost seem redundant.

    That said, "normal" is one thing; "healthy" is quite another. If you have little to talk about, then it could well mean that you're in something of a rut. And that's not good. The two of you need something new to share...something that will give you something to talk about. A shared hobby. Or activity. Shake things up in some way. A trip...second honeymoon???...can be helpful.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    well babygirl iv been in a relationship for the past 11years. We have 4 children together & about the past year we hit that point. Like we would be sitting right beside eachother & it was like we were a million miles away. Sad to say we have been split up now since Feb. & it sucks. I think as fast as ya fall in love, ya can fall back out. When ur with a person that long it's hard to find stuff to talk about. But you care & he dose to, then you guys have to find that conversation!! I'm not sayin that this will happen to you guys, but I wish I could go back & change some of the past!!!!!!

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It is quite normal for you to have times when you have less to say to one another. As long as the feelings and tenderness are still there, you are good.

    My husband and I have been together since 1994. We have had times when we couldn't stop talking and times when there was nothing to say, but lots to feel. I think it is part of the rhythm of a long term relationship. Just be sure that you are working to grow and change together rather than separately. You should have some things that you do alone and he should have some things he does alone, but for the most part you should make sure that what you are doing is looking for ways to grow together rather than grow in separate directions.

  • 5 years ago

    Divorce is so intense because of fact maximum persons now do no longer decide to artwork issues out. human beings are likely to be starting to be so lax in relationships its no longer even humorous. Its very troublesome to fulfill somebody which you quite care approximately, and in case you get married to that guy or woman, and one element is going incorrect, human beings call it quits. no one desires to restoration a difficulty. The divorce value is likewise intense because of fact youngsters are starting to be married, 18-24 3 hundred and sixty 5 days olds think of its a cool element to do, there is not any cognizance of what marriage is or what it skill. desire that facilitates.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Perhaps for brief periods of time its ok but for any pro longed amount of time is most definitely not good. When the talking shuts off the rift can develop and it can widen to the point of no return.

    Source(s): Talk to him.
  • 1 decade ago

    I think maybe he is just bored with you and the marriage. Do something to spice it up, that's where it starts, not really talking, then before you know it someone wants out, or they are cheating. Just because you believe in God and he does, does not mean it can't or won't happen to you. It happens everyday!

  • ?
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    I have been married 35 years and yes it is normal from anybody I speak to.

  • 1 decade ago

    My wife and I hardly ever talk about the world, about politics, things in general... it may not be the best, but I am sure it is normal.

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